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Guildhall is a municipal building in the Moorgate area of the City of London, England. It is off Gresham and Basinghall streets, in the wards of Bassishaw and Cheap. The current building dates from the 15th century; however documentary evidence suggests that a guildhall had existed at the site since at least the early 12th century.
Guildhall, administrative centre of the City of London. Within its halls are the offices and meeting rooms of the Corporation of London and its Court of Common Council, which is the body responsible for governing the City and for defending its interests throughout the London metropolitan area.
- The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica
Guildhall Great Hall is the third largest civic hall in England, where royalty and state visitors have been entertained throughout the centuries. It has been the setting for famous...
Mar 22, 2023 · In the Great Hall are two statues representing the mythological figures of Gog and Magog. These are legendary pre-Roman guardians of London. Two wicker representations of these giants, mascots of London, are paraded at the front of the annual Lord Mayor’s Show through the City.
Guildhall, City of London. A guildhall, also known as a "guild hall" or "guild house", is a historical building originally used for tax collecting by municipalities or merchants in Europe, with many surviving today in Great Britain and the Low Countries.
Guildhall Great Hall is the third largest civic hall in England, where royalty and state visitors have been entertained throughout the centuries. It has been the setting for famous state trials, including that of Lady Jane Grey in 1553.
Home to the City of London Corporation and still the centre of government in the City of London, the impressive interiors of our Grade I-listed landmark provide the perfect setting for any...
